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KGO 183K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,747 mi
Last recorded3,747 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 183K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 3,747 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 3,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 3,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 3,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 3,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 3,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 3,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 2,758 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 2,758 miles

All direction indicators not working front/rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 2,740 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 2,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 2,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 2,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front seat insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 2,326 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

driver seat slight insecure

front floor area slight distotered

nearside front seat slight insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2009 2,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear hub seal slight leak.

passenger seat slight loose.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 2,069 miles

both rear tyres slight outer wall slight perished.

botn front tyres outer wall and tread area cracks perished.

near side front idler bush slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2008 2,069 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slight outer wall slight perished.

botn front tyres outer wall and tread area cracks perished.

near side front idler bush slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,679 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KGO 183K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGO 183K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGO 183K registered?

KGO 183K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is KGO 183K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGO 183K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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